they are not the same then. < No, they aren't ...
forum.wordreference.com › threads › they-are-not-theJan 25, 2016 · No, indeed, they are not. (confirmation). (Yes), they are! (contradiction). . I think it doesn't really matter whether you say yes or no. The important part is the verb. I would take both "No, they aren't" and "Yes, they aren't" to mean the same thing: No, they aren't = No, indeed, you're right, they are not.